Common Meanings
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zhú竹
Bamboo; an evergreen perennial plant with hollow, hard, jointed stems, known for producing edible shoots in spring, and widely used for crafts, utensils, and building materials.
这片竹林里的竹子长得又高又壮。
The bamboo in this bamboo forest grows tall and strong.
Refers to bamboo-made wind instruments: as in 'jīn shí sī zhú' (metal, stone, silk, and bamboo - a collective term for ancient musical instruments).
园中传来悠扬的竹箫声，令人心旷神怡。
The melodious sound of a bamboo flute wafted from the garden, bringing a sense of peace and joy.
One of the eight traditional categories of ancient Chinese musical instruments, referring to those made of bamboo, such as flutes or pipes.
中国古代的乐器，如箫、笛，都属于‘竹’类。
Ancient Chinese musical instruments, such as the xiao (vertical bamboo flute) and dizi (bamboo flute), both belong to the 'bamboo' category.